Do it Yourself or Hire a Pro!

Do it Yourself or hire a Pro!

Solving this question can be the difference between a home-improvement success story or utter failure

How to determine the best route to take on a home improvement project:

1. Assess your skills

• Do you enjoy physical labor & getting dirty?
• Do you have the necessary skills required?
• Check with others who may have tackled similar projects, consult books & other resources
• Write down each step in the process
• Who can lend a hand if you hit a stumbling block?
• Leave electrical wiring, water & gas to Tradesman
• You need to know the Local building codes & regulations

 2. Consider the costs

• DIY can give you savings of up to 25%.
• Mistakes result in expensive reworking.
• You can save costs by doing “unskilled” tasks & cleanup, & leaving skilled work to Tradesman
• Get multiple quotes
• Act as your own general contractor, & farm out the actual work to subcontractors

3. Evaluate your options

• The time it takes to go it alone adds up
• Six hours a week for a 48-hour project, will take eight weeks
• A contractor, can be there all day, & has connections for subcontractors resulting in faster completion
• You can pay more attention to detail than a contractor might
• Hesitant homeowners should take small, careful steps leading to an involved DIY project
• Completing projects yourself helps maintain the privacy of your home
• Successful DIY can earn you bragging rights

Don’t Forget

• Does your Insurance cover you for damage?
• Does your Insurance cover you for injury & Liability?

If in doubt call a reputable Tradesman